What is a 'convenient fiction'?

It means a made - up or untrue idea that is treated as if it were true because it makes things easier in a particular situation. For instance, in a story, a character might believe in a 'convenient fiction' like there being a magic spell that will solve all their problems. This helps drive the plot forward even though it's not based on fact.

It's a captivating and engaging story with interesting plot twists.

No. 'An inconvenient truth' is based on scientific facts. For example, the evidence of climate change like rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and melting glaciers are real and well - documented. These are not fictional elements but real - world consequences of human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. So it's far from a convenient fiction.

It basically refers to something that's made up or not completely true but is useful for a particular situation. Like, when you tell a white lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings, that could be seen as a convenient fiction.

Sometimes, it's just poor writing. The author might not have planned well and throws the character in when they need a quick solution.

Well, a convenient back story is basically a back - ground story that fits really well into the current situation or plot. It's like in a book where the author gives a character a convenient back story to explain why they act a certain way. Say, a detective has a past experience in the military which is his convenient back story to show how he got his skills of investigation and combat.

Yes. In some dystopian literature, the idea that the government is always acting in the best interest of the people can be a 'convenient fiction'. The characters initially believe this falsehood, but as the story progresses, they discover the truth. For example, in '1984', the Party promotes the idea that they are creating a utopia when in fact it's a totalitarian regime.

Sure. In 'The Great Gatsby', the idea that Gatsby can recreate the past with Daisy is a convenient fiction. He believes that his wealth and grand parties will bring back the love they once had, but in reality, the past can't be replicated so easily.

Sometimes, it could be a time manipulation ability. The character can travel through time and space to show up exactly when it's convenient. This adds an element of surprise and convenience to the story.

In most cases, it's not fictional. It often presents real and important information or issues.